1. 10 Commandments of Successful Entrepreneurship Choose area of interest carefully considering your talents, weaknesses, and resources Be an expert on your industry Know who the industry leaders are, learn about their successes, and meet them whenever possible Find a niche market. What makes you unique? How are you different from anybody else out there? Create an impressive professional image for both your business and yourself

2. 10 Commandments of Successful Entrepreneurship Make a name for yourself Assemble an informal board of directors who can lend advice and support Create a client list Attract positive media attention for your company Always under-promise and over-deliver (UPOD) Source: Jennifer Kushell, author of The Young Entrepreneur’s Edge reprinted in The Costco Connection, June 1999, p.13 www.youngandsuccessful.com

3. Top 10 Success Killers Having more regrets than dreams Saying “I can’t” Not staying in touch with family Saying you hate numbers Dressing like Anne Nicole Smith Talking like Ozzy Osbourne Feeling sorry for yourself Leaving a job undone Not facing your fears Comparing yourself with someone else Source: Larry A. Thompson, author of Shine: A Powerful Four-Step Plan for Becoming a Star in Anything You Do. www.projectriseandshine.com